Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Image credit: Depositphotos.com Younger generations are leading the way in collector car enthusiasm, a recent survey has found. The survey from Hagerty, titled Future of Driving 2024 found that Gen Z is fueling a growing interest in classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. It found that 60 per cent of Gen Z respondents expressed a desire to own a classic car, a significant jump compared to 31 per cent of Baby Boomers.
Automotive Training Centre
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Are you considering a career as an auto mechanic and wondering how to get started? At the Automotive Training Centre (ATC) in Toronto, we believe that hands-on learning is the key to success in the automotive field. We had the privilege of discussing the importance of this approach with Fares Mostafa, an ATC student who followed his passion for cars thanks to the practical training we offer.
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Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Joe’s Garage is set to expand its offerings with new events, extensive hands-on training and an ADAS-focused presentation stage during the automotive aftermarket industry’s biggest annual event. Located on Level 1 of The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Joe’s Garage will serve as a comprehensive hub for automotive professionals. It will host the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Powertrain Expo, the largest gathering of transmission repair specialists globally.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Mercedes-Benz’s Active Body Control (ABC) has been around since 1999. It is essentially two suspensions in one. The system uses a hydraulic cylinder on top to control the low-frequency movements of the suspension like body roll and brake dive. Below the hydraulic part is a conventional spring and dampener that can adjust rebound and compression.about:blank The system provides great ride and handling, but it can be complicated to service if you do not have the right tools, training or knowledge o
Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
If you haven’t picked up your latest copy of CARS magazine, here’s what you’re missing out on. TMPS manufacturers warn about the fact that shops are not updating their tools. They first raised concern during AAPEX in Las Vegas last year and we caught up with representatives from the companies to dive into the problem in this issue of CARS. They speak to the challenges shops are facing when they don’t keep their tools up to date, from lost revenue to safety issues.
Shop Marketing Pros
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
When you hire a marketing partner, you’re not just outsourcing tasks and crossing marketing off your to-do list. Marketing isn’t something someone can do 100% for you, especially if they’re not in your shop with you. While professional marketers aim to handle the heavy lifting, marketing will always require some of your attention and involvement, especially if you want to see real, impactful results.
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Breaking in new brake pads, often referred to as bedding in or a burn cycle, is a crucial step that ensures optimal braking performance and longevity. This process allows a thin, even layer of friction material to transfer from the pads to the rotor, which enhances stopping power and reduces brake noise. Properly bedding in the pads balances both abrasive and adherent friction, which are essential for effective braking.
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Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Discover the importance of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and how it keeps you safe on the road. In this video, we break down how TPMS monitors tire air pressure and temperature in real-time, ensuring optimal fuel efficiency, tire longevity, and vehicle handling. Learn about the two main types of TPMS—direct and indirect—and how each works to alert you of any tire pressure issues.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Blink Charging Co. announced it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Create Energy, a Tennessee-based renewable energy company, to deliver next-generation energy management products and solutions. The company said the alliance will allow customers to integrate their energy assets through one centralized platform. In a new release announcing the partnership, Blink explained that the collaboration combines the strengths of both companies to offer a comprehensive “one-stop-shop” for rene
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This 1951 Pontiac Super Deluxe Catalina had been sitting in a barn for 54 years. It belonged to a highly decorated marine, who was also a football star at the time, and was dreaming of becoming a priest. Jace Allen first spotted the Pontiac when he went cycling with his dad through the woods. They had no idea what type of car it was, they had no idea how old it was, they had no idea who it belonged to.
Tomorrow's Technician
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This article is courtesy of Body Shop Business. n today’s “material world,” it’s an understatement to say that aluminum repairs are entirely different than those involving steel. Simply put: For a complete, safe and quality repair, it’s vitally important to understand the vast considerations involved with repairing aluminum. As an example, let’s look at an aluminum panel dent repair and apply some critical considerations to emphasize the technical knowledge and skills involved in the repair proc
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
I'm back home after three crazy days at the racetrack with my RX-7. I must have slept for 15 hours straight, as I'm about to embark on an even wilder journey tomorrow. I will be driving several of the most epic cars ever created by man on one of the most amazing roads in the world. And I might just pack a few ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The automaker issued a recall, including popular Bronco and F-150 models, over engine failure risk remedied by dealer inspection and possible engine replacement.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
We recently learned that Lincoln is planning two new models. While logic tells us that they are crossovers, a small part of us hopes that at least one will be a sedan. After all, the automotive world, especially in the United States, needs more traditional cars, doesn't it? The truth is that not. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Electric vehicles need tires tailored to specific EV demands. With that in mind, Hankook Tire developed a line of tires made specifically for EVs. Its iON line of EV tires, which includes the iON evo, iON evo AS, iON icept, and SUV versions of each, stands out from the crowd. The iON line stands out for multiple reasons. The tires are also exclusively made for EVs, meaning Hankook isn’t just using older lines of tires they think match with EVs and slapping a label on them – it tailors its EV tir
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
When it comes to Mopars from the golden muscle car era, there's no shortage of rare rigs on the classic car market. However, many HEMI and Six-Pack vehicles are still waiting to be revived in barns and garages across the US. The Mega Parts shop in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, is one of those places. ( continue reading.
Bolt on Technology
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Advertising can have a big impact on how well your auto repair shop does. Getting it right means attracting more customers and boosting revenue. To maximize your return on investment and build a stronger customer base, let’s take a look at nine common advertising mistakes and learn how to fix them.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
While Google Maps and Waze continue to dominate the navigation space, the competition on this side of the market is getting fiercer, especially as users are provided with more worthy alternatives. Furthermore, even Google Maps and Waze have. ( continue reading.
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Electric vehicles need tires tailored to specific EV demands. With that in mind, Hankook Tire developed a line of tires made specifically for EVs. Its iON line of EV tires, which includes the iON evo, iON evo AS, iON icept, and SUV versions of each, stands out from the crowd. The iON line stands out for multiple reasons. The tires are also exclusively made for EVs, meaning Hankook isn’t just using older lines of tires they think match with EVs and slapping a label on them – it tailors its EV tir
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Introduced in 1955, the Chrysler 300 "letter series" is arguably the most iconic Mopar of the era. Not only a beautiful hardtop penned by Virgil Exner, but the C-300 was also the first mass-produced American car to deliver 300 horsepower. The 300B that followed raised the bar to 355 horsepower, while the 3. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Discover Hyundai's latest updates to the 2025 Elantra and Sonata, including the starting MSRP and model year changes.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Introduced for the 1964 model year as a performance package on the Le Mans, the Pontiac GTO became a separate model in 1966. That year, Pontiac sold nearly 100,000 GTOs. Looking to improve sales in a market plagued by rising insurance rates, Pontiac launched The Judge for the 1969 model year. The Judge was. ( continue reading.
RepairPal
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Attract high-quality customers to your auto repair shop with strategies like word-of-mouth, a strong online presence, and customer service. The post How to Attract High-Quality Customers To Your Auto Repair Shop appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
There's a new player on the RV market and it's looking to shake up things on the European market with a proposal for a motorhome that is both lightweight and luxurious, living as the fanciest family-ready motorhome. That player is China-based Deddle RV and the motorhome in question is the Carbonic Liner 7.8. Until last summer, Deddle RV produced units only for the local markets through parent company New GoNow Group. ( continue reading.
Jalopnik
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The Arizona-made Lucid Air is perhaps the king of modern electric car luxury. It’s got its own aerodynamic design aesthetic, efficient layout, tons of power , but the new 2025 Grand Touring model is also the king of EPA-rated EV range, supposedly delivering more miles per charge than any other EV on the market. And it… Read more.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
It’s been a minute since the Shelby name drew attention to itself with a feat worthy of the history books, but the time has come to talk about the new apex predator of the quarter-mile events. Demons, GTDs, hypercars, and EVs, beware – a code red has been issued by the infamous ( continue reading.
Motor Verso
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The VTOMAN X7 Jump Starter and Tyre Inflator is as a versatile, all-in-one solution for those who want a reliable… Read more » The post VTOMAN X7 Jump Starter and Tyre Inflator: A Hands-On Review appeared first on Motor Verso.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Do you agree that old cars are better, even though the new ones outperform them in (almost) every aspect? It’s the emotion they convey, not so much as the cold, insensitive numbers returned at the far end of a quarter-mile tango that does it. After all, when’s the last time someone grabbed a pair of wrenches and said to the spouse, ‘I’ll be in the garage, updating the EV to the latest firmware?
Tire Review Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Hankook Tire & Technology is equipping the new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé with the ultra ultra high performance (UUHP) tire, the Ventus S1 evo Z. According to the manufacturer, the tire features a bespoke sports pattern and a modified tread mixture designed for grip in extreme driving situations. The OEM approval, including the “MO1” label on the tire’s sidewall, marks the first partnership between Mercedes-AMG and Hankook.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
If you think Lincoln needs more vehicles in its lineup, especially in the United States, you're not wrong, as the company has become a crossover-only brand. The current offering comprises the Corsair, Nautilus, Aviator, and flagship Navigator. Lincoln seems aware of it, as it has just confirmed plans to launch two new models in the United States.
Auto Remarketing
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
I have a suspicion that the month of August will look pretty good for dealers as far as used vehicle sales volume, but their month-end gross profit tally will likely be less-than-satisfying if not distressing. My suspicion flows from dealer conversations in the past two weeks where the No. 1 topic of conversation was concern over declining front-end grosses.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Campers come in all shapes and sizes, but let's face it, do we really want, or even need, the biggest unit on the lot? Most of us don't, and in the spirit of helping you find the affordable and essential solution to off-grid and off-road living, I've decided to shed light on the Venturist XS, a mini camper from none other than America's Runaway Campers.
Eastwood
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
For the third year in a row, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche enthusiasts have transformed downtown Pottstown, PA into a festival city. Just a mile or so from Eastwood’s headquarters, the L’oe Show demonstrated the true power of community in automotive culture. From all across the United States and from points as far as Africa, Europe, and South America, thousands of participants and visitors alike flocked to the city once regarded as America’s Cruising Capital.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
I've recently started exploring some of the issues associated with the RV industry, and today, we have a little story of one couple that purchased a Class C RV only to watch it fall apart before their eyes after just one trip. Ladies and gents and lovers of the on-road lifestyle, clearly, the mobile lifestyle isn't perfect, but when you go out and drop tens of thousands of dollars on a new RV, the last thing you expect is for yo. ( continue reading.
AutoSuccess
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
PayMaple LLC has announced the upcoming release of its integration with the Clover Flex & Clover Mini products, which is set to be available in October 2024. This integration will allow car dealers to leverage PayMaple’s payment capabilities directly on their existing Clover devices, streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience, according to a company press release.
autoevolution
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
We've known for a while that AAWireless was working on a second-generation model with built-in CarPlay support, but the parent company has remained mostly tight-lipped on its launch date. All. ( continue reading.
Automotive Fleet
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Creating a fleet sustainability plan is a worthy, yet challenging, task. It sets the course for how your fleet will reduce emissions in the short- and long-term, comply with regulations, take steps toward electrification and more. But where do you begin? And how do you know if your existing plan has checked all the boxes? Register for our webinar, “The ultimate fleet guide to building a sustainability plan,” to hear fleet sustainability experts discuss: 5 reasons to create a sustainability plan.
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